Karrion Kross is telling wrestling fans his current situation is not a work. His contract expired on August 10th and he is no longer working for WWE in any capacity.
In an interview with Ariel Helwani today, Kross maintained he was not being interviewed as the persona but himself: Kevin Kesar.
“I got the offer. I wanted to know how they came to the valuation of that offer. Just wanted some information, some metrics. When I inquired about that they were unwilling to provide that information and told me I had 24 hours to agree to the offer or they were rescinding it. So, the next day we talk, I asked if they have the information, they don’t and I said I can’t make an informed decision without the information and I’d like to keep the dialogue open,” said Kross of the negotiations.
Kross said the WWE was not prepared to give Scarlett an offer until he signed one. They later rescinded the offer.
Kross reiterated that his situation is not a work by any stretch of the imagination.
“I’m not trying to turn this into a game. It’s not a game for me! It’s my life! I’m very big on loyalty but loyalty is a two-way street. I’m very interested in trying to recover what I think is easily recoverable but it takes two people to come together and talk about it,” said a hopeful Kross. “The goal has always been to be with WWE. My wife and I still want to be with WWE. I’m still at the table for conversations. I did not step out of the conversation.”
Kross appreciates the support he has received from fans.
“I cannot thank you enough! There were different periods of my life where i thought for sure sincerely maybe I wouldn’t have made it to even this age. I was pretty troubled and to find myself waking up with this level of support in all directions from friends, peers, vets, total strangers…It’s unbelievable! I just want people to know, I’m not playing a game with them! This is real and I’m here to fight!,” he said.
